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Re: [RC] Joint Supplements as a Preventative Measure for a Sound Horse? - AmyI'll throw some more out there on this, again, I am not a vet just really interested in natural health. I have a dog, Pip, who has elbow dysplasia, she's only 3yrs old and had on and off elbow pain when I got her at around 6mo old. I had her on a joint supplement and she still limped some. When I was researching what to feed and supplement my horses with, I decided to give them ACV, Vit C and kelp as they seemed to cover the issues I was having with my horses. Mostly skin problems, went through a horrible winter of skin issues and then my poor morgan would always have bad sweet itch in the summer and a cough from allergies. Then I figured, hey, a couple of my dogs have allergies which leads to skin issues and maybe they'd do well on the above mix, so started giving it to them. Pip's limping went totally away and when I ran out of her joint supplement, I didn't replace it just to see how she'd do without it. Pip is a 100mph dog, always on the go, incredibly rough, jumping, leaping, adhd (at least we think so :)), really stressful on her joints dog and she's doing awesome. I cannot remember the last time she limped, am more impressed with this mix than I was with the joint supplement! And no more skin issues with her or my other guy with allergies, their coats are the best they've ever been. Best part is these are pretty cheap supplements too! Anyhow, just thought I'd share in case it helps someone. Side effects of ACV and Vit C are loose stools at large doses. Kelp (iodine) is pretty important not to overdo though and lots of vitamin/mineral supps might have that aspect covered. I also have a friend who loves his MSM, didn't find much help from the glucosamine, but moves much easier with his MSM. Amy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Koch" <karen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 9:43 PM Subject: [RC] Joint Supplements as a Preventative Measure for a Sound Horse? I'm in the middle of a multi-way discussion at my barn about the use of joint supplements in healthy sound horses, and I figured if anyone would have the tested answers it would be all of you here. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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